Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Supplier Account Manager

GE Aerospace

Hours: Full time
Where: Evendale
Posted: Aug 25

Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a Skill Bridge partner offers real-world training and work experience in in-demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work.

What you'd do

Responsible for progressing the activities of supplier selection, proposals and quotes, quote analysis, negotiation, business approvals, supply award, and contract authoring
Manage relationships internally and externally to drive PO execution.
Partners with supplier team and procurement operations to ensure compliance requirements for owned sourcing and procurement activities.
Accountable for ensuring supplier order health so that contracts are not running out of quantity and time and are renegotiated in accordance with Sourcing policies and guidelines
Leads analysis of accounts payable discrepancies to drive timely reconciliation
Leads projects related to part procurement, or technical changes on parts requiring supplier engagement and support
Brings forward creative contractual solutions to promote contract performance / total cost of ownership
Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensures delivery within area of responsibility.
Skilled influencer, able to communicate complex messages to others.
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

What they want

Active Military personnel on their last 180 days of Military service
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years Sourcing & Buying-Procurement experience)
Minimum of 3 years’ experience – Supply Chain Management and Sourcing experience
Ability to travel (< 15%)

Starts: 2026-08-12